UK boy's name
Akshar
An Indian given name meaning "imperishable" or "eternal".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Akshar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Akshar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2813, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 8 births.
This profile covers 94 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1999 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 93 living people in the UK are called Akshar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Akshar ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 8 boys were registered as Akshar.
- • About 93 living people in the UK are estimated to have Akshar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2813
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2007
8 births
Estimated living
93
2026
Meaning
What does Akshar mean?
The name Akshar has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit language. Sanskrit is an ancient Indic language that has been a prominent classical language of the Indian subcontinent for over three millennia. The name Akshar is derived from the Sanskrit word "akshara," which means "imperishable" or "indestructible."
In Hindu philosophy and spirituality, Akshar is often associated with the concept of the eternal and the divine. It is believed to represent the unchanging and everlasting nature of the ultimate truth or the supreme reality. The name may have been given to individuals as a way to bestow upon them the qualities of permanence, stability, and spiritual enlightenment.
Akshar finds mention in various ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. One notable reference is in the Bhagavad Gita, a revered Hindu scripture that is part of the epic Mahabharata. In the Gita, the term "akshar" is used to describe the imperishable aspect of the divine, in contrast to the impermanent and ever-changing material world.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Akshar can be traced back to ancient India, where it was used as a personal name. Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne this name. One such person was Akshar Brahma Nanda, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with developing methods for calculating the positions of planets and eclipses.
Another prominent figure with the name Akshar was Akshar Purushottam, a spiritual leader and philosopher who lived in the 15th century CE. He was the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya, a Hindu religious movement that emphasizes devotion to the supreme being and moral and ethical living.
In the realm of literature, Akshar Devi was a celebrated Indian poet and writer from the 17th century CE. She is known for her works in the Braj Bhasha language and her contributions to the devotional poetry genre.
Akshar Vaani, a revered Indian scholar and mystic, lived in the 18th century CE and is renowned for his teachings on spirituality and self-realization. His writings and discourses have had a profound impact on the spiritual traditions of India.
Akshar Bharati, born in 1933, was a prominent Indian linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical linguistics. He is best known for his work on the theory of Paninian grammar, which is based on the ancient Sanskrit grammatical tradition.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Akshar, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and spiritual significance in the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Akshar over time
The chart below shows babies named Akshar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Akshar, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akshar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Akshar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3153 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3532 | 40 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2739 | 26 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2097 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Akshar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Akshar in the UK right now?
In 2023, Akshar was ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Akshar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 8 babies registered as Akshar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Akshar?
An Indian given name meaning "imperishable" or "eternal".
How many people are called Akshar in the UK?
A total of 94 babies have been registered as Akshar across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.